Jan. 25, 2004

Box Score

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - John Gilchrist had 15 points, and Maryland used a 25-3 run in the second half to beat Clemson 65-52 on Sunday night.

Maryland, (11-5, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) trailed 43-38 with 13:39 remaining in the game. But from there, the Terrapins scored 15 straight for a 53-43 lead with 7:33 to play.

Shawan Robinson made a 3-pointer for the Tigers (8-9, 1-5), but the Terps scored 10 more points for a 63-46 lead with 2:52 left.

Clemson made just one of 16 shots and missed its first attempt in three one-and-one opportunities during Maryland's run.

Maryland had four players in double figures. Nik Caner-Medley had 13, and Chris McCray and Travis Garrison added 11 each.

Gilchrist started the 15-0 run with a long bank shot to cut Clemson's lead to 43-41 with 12:14 to play. McCray then scored seven straight points on two layups and a 3-pointer to give the Terps a 48-43 lead with 10:10 left.

Hassan Fofana's inside basket and a 3-pointer by Garrison capped the 15-0 run with 7:33 left. After Robinson's 3, the Terps got four free throws from Garrison, two field goals by Gilchrist, and two free throws from Caner-Medley for a 63-46 lead with 2:52 to play.

Robinson led Clemson with 15 points.

Maryland was 14 for 18 from the free throw line, while Clemson made just 7 of 17. Maryland also scored 27 points off 20 Clemson turnovers.

Clemson's best run came late in the first half and early in the second half. Trailing 27-23 with 4:38 left in the opening period, the Tigers went on a 12-0 run.

The Tigers have lost 12 straight to the Terps.